Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction
Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction
Description
Description:
The resources provided by this project will strengthen the NAB and assist the Government to conduct thorough hazard and risk assessment in the urban areas and use the data to inform national land use planning policies including the design of a tsunami warning system for both urban areas.
Objectives:
To strengthen urban planning and tsunami preparedness in the main urban areas of Vanuatu through the following specific outcomes;
Risk information and risk reduction considerations incorporated in urban planning process and policies;
Tsunami warning services strengthened and community access to timely and accurate warnings improved; and
A joint National Platform for Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation established.
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Short Title:
MDRR
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Start Date:
Monday, December 31, 2012
End Date:
Wednesday, December 30, 2015